Defending champions Manchester United have been drawn to face 14-time winners Arsenal in a highly anticipated FA Cup third-round clash. The tie, set to take place at the Emirates Stadium, headlines the weekend of fixtures scheduled for January 11.
Premier League leaders Liverpool will host League Two side Accrington Stanley, while Manchester City will welcome Salford City, the League Two club co-owned by members of United’s famed Class of ’92.
Tamworth, one of just two non-league sides left in the competition, secured a dream home tie against Tottenham Hotspur. Tamworth’s progression to this stage was sealed by a dramatic penalty shootout victory over League One outfit Burton Albion. Meanwhile, fellow National League team Dagenham & Redbridge will travel to face Championship side Millwall.
The third round marks the entry point for Premier League and Championship clubs, joining the lower-league and non-league teams who advanced from the second round last weekend.
Chelsea will host League Two’s bottom club Morecambe at Stamford Bridge, while fourth-tier strugglers Bromley face a daunting trip to St. James’ Park to play Newcastle United.
Audible groans filled Old Trafford as Manchester United fans learned of their team’s challenging trip to Arsenal. United lifted the trophy for the 13th time last May, defeating rivals Manchester City in the final.
